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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1923
Page
1
Allied diplomats at Lausanne work to avert war as the Turkish Greek dispute over reparations nears deadline. Athens prepares for possible conflict as Ismet Pasha rejects reparations demands, with tensions mounting along the Maritza and Adrianople fronts.
Lieutenant Harrison Crocker flew a De Haviland from Ellington field at dawn for a gulf to Great Lakes nonstop mission aiming for Selfridge field Detroit about 1400 air miles away in fourteen hours carrying 240 gallons of gasoline. Lieutenant L S Andrews followed Crocker to Pine Bluff Arkansas. The route includes Arcadia Louisiana Forest City Arkansas Caruthersville Missouri Hickman Kentucky Metropolis Illinois Princeton Hartford City and Decatur Indiana east of Defiance Ohio to Selfridge field.
A bronze tablet commemorating the hoisting of an American flag on January 22, 1891 at Henry W Longfellow School No 28 931 Fletcher Ave will be unveiled at 2 30 pm Tuesday Mrs I V Ditmars principal when the first flag was raised will present the tablet The Rev George W Allison Irvington Presbyterian Church pastor will give an address Music by school pupils All former pupils urged to attend
The State board of agriculture will receive bids Monday on equipment needed to complete the new swine barn at the State fairgrounds.
Rebecca P. Evans told police today a theft occurred at Meridian and Washington Streets as her purse was taken from her. The purse contained eight dollars.
Hourly temperature readings show a Sees OD EE Spey 71 at 7 am and 66 at noon. Additional data lists 74 at 9 and a Bar care 66 as part of the day’s weather observance.
In Lausanne on May 26 Turks and Greeks shown a more conciliatory mood at the special conference. Allies pressure on the Greeks reduced tension and observers believe Greece will stay to hear new proposals.
Berlin May 26 looting bands of communists marched through the Ruhr industrial area opposed only by small German civil police. Five wounded in Dortmund clash. Looters battled firemen at Bochum wounding five. Two newspaper plants stormed presses damaged and an office burned attempt. Stores looted as government appeals to France to bolster policing.
Greencastle Indiana May 26 Times Special Walter Lear of the Charles H Bar Bay saw mill halted a big white oak log discovery of a mother skunk with five young ones. A second log produced a five and one half foot black snake as workers freed them.
Charles Thomas, 35, an electrician for six years with the police department, died at his home after a two week illness. He leaves a son Robert, 11. his wife died about a year ago. Funeral will be at the home Monday at 2 p.m.
Solin Fretji plans a two story brick veneer apartment and office building costing 30000 dollars. Construction will be at once at the corner of Twenty First and Harding Streets, with dimensions about 714 feet by 10944 feet.
London reports from Pekin indicate the regular army may join a drive to restore the boy emperor. The shift follows turmoil after Shantung bandits seized foreigners and Chinese, intensifying upheaval and political maneuvering across the capital.
In Dusseldorf on May 26, the French army executed Lieutenant Schlagetter tied to a post after being riddled with bullets and finished with a mercy shot in the head. He was accused of leading a sabotage band opposing French occupation in the Ruhr.
Rochester Ind May 25 George Clemency reports his house tabby has adopted five polecat kittens after his dog killed the mother during a hunt. The feline mother instantly took charge of the litter.
Elmore Thomas aged 24, of 1227 North Senate Avenue, was held in city prison today under a $2,000 bond on vagrancy charges. Police believe he is linked to local tire thefts.
Evansville Indiana May 26 mystery grows around alleged embezzlement at Sawders Bolling Piano Co. cashiers books show missing Lillian Davis 22 vanished after a signed confession but no arrest is made. father J T Davis doubts the amount and authorities say police are not pursuing a warrant while the firm retains her belongings and letters from admirers in her trunk.
About 400 ex doughboys of the 140th Rainbow Division gather in Martinsville after a banquet at the Elks club for a business meeting. Plans for the national Rainbow reunion in Indianapolis on July 14-15 are to be outlined after the election. The town wears gay decorations and French direction cards decorate windows. Speakers include Gen. Robert EK Tyndall and Solon J. Carter.
Lawrie Lawrence Martin reports that Henry Ford's name will go before the Democratic convention in 1924 as a presidential candidate unless he forbids. Ford may not seek the presidency, yet Democratic strategists expect him to be in the race for a time, given his outlined national and international program.
The State board of tax commissioners disapproved a $200 000 bond issue for a Washington Township school in Kescluske County. It had earlier urged cutting the issue to 2 percent of taxable valuation or about $105 000.
Ten entries have been received for the National Balloon Race to be staged here on July 4 under Chamber of Commerce auspices. Roy F. Donaldson of Springfield Illinois sent the first entrance fee of 100 dollars, received by Blaine McGrath director of publicity. First prize is 1000 dollars.
Dr. Simon P. Scherer of Indianapolis buys Highland Sanatorium from State Representative Jap Jones and arrives in Martinsville. A professor of stomach and intestinal diseases and associate editor of the Indianapolis Medical Journal, he faces county milk tests for Sunnyside tuberculosis hospital after complaints that local milk fails to meet standard.
Tensions rise as Shank blocks band access and disputes police coverage. A gate man insult prompts apology to Senator Fess's guest, while the General Memorial Association struggles to hire a band. Police plan traffic duty only outside city limits as Speedway crowds swell.
The Better Business Bureau announced measures to protect visitors during the race event. G F Olwin urged merchants to offer fair deals and high standards to ensure visitors leave with a positive impression. He said misuses of the opportunity harm the community and promised confidential handling of any mistreatment reports.
Thousands wear red poppies in memory of American and Allied soldiers who sleep in France and Belgium. Veterans groups report record poppy sales as volunteers gather at headquarters for restocking before the sale continues through Memorial Day.
In city court William McSapadden, colored, 624 Johnson St., was discharged on a blind tiger charge as two gallons of white mule were removed from his barn. He was rearrested leaving the courtroom. His wife’s blind tiger case was continued. Principal witness William Hall, colored, testified in sign language via interpreter and in writing, with difficulty deciphered by Judge Wilmeth, that he bought half a pint of white mule from the McSpaddens.
Traffic Captain Michael J. Glenn begins an inquiry into auto dimmer and headlight rules for streets and rural roads. Police report violations and accidents linked to glare as state and city ordinances clash while the legislature shifts enforcement to the courts. Glenn will consult judges and attorneys on enforcement.
Capt. Benjamin B. Lattimore of the field artillery school at Ft. Sill Okla is due in Indianapolis to assist Major Gordon H. McCoy as senior instructor for the 150th Field Artillery Indiana National Guard. The regiment uses heavy motorized artillery and will benefit from the added instruction.
The public service commission today authorized Attica Telephone Company to sell 27800 in cumulative preferred stock to refund indebtedness due in 1925. Dubois Telephone Company of Huntingburg authorized to sell 10000 of common stock and 40000 of preferred for betterments. Bluffton to sell 10700 in bonds for water works additions. Indiana Fuel and Light Company of Auburn Junction to sell 74550 in notes for refunds.
George T. Meyers charged with manslaughter for a fatal injury to Peter Pernot after a machine was driven at Kenwood Ave and Twenty Fourth Street. The case has been continued to May 31.
Detroit May 26 Henry Ford urged a stronger Navy and increased air power for the United States. He criticized the world court and League of Nations, saying the U S may need to police the world and that railroads should be centralized possibly under government control. He spoke at his Dearborn home asserting trust in American people and predicting 7 000 cars daily now rising to 10 000.
The Louisville New Albany auto mobile theft conspiracy case nears conclusion with twelve defendants testifying in their own defense. All deny charges as spectators focus on two handcuffed men from Eddyville prison testifying for the defense, including J Walter Tracy and Marshall.
In Valparaiso Indiana on May 26 the final prosecution testimony is to be introduced Monday in the murder trial of Harry Diamond. Chauffeur William Armstrong testified that Diamond shot his wife and then tried to pin the killing on Armstrong. The defense plans to argue Diamond was insane.
Frank A Munsey has purchased the New York Globe. He already owns the Sun New York Herald and New York Morning Tribune. The purchase price will be announced later.
A colored man carrying about thirty pounds of butter was chased by a Blue Valley Creamery Co truck driver along Indiana Ave. As his lead vanished he discarded the butter and escaped on foot. C A Bebout observed the theft from the truck. Vandals broke glass at Hoskins Blake druggists in New York and Blake Srs.
Mrs. Mary Shaffer of 109 West St. Clair Street becomes seriously ill after her son Clarence C. Shaffer runs away and has been missing for four months.
George A. Hammond asks police to detain his daughter Ruby Hammond if she is found and unmarried. Ruby, 17, disappeared a month ago from 746 North Sheffield Avenue and is now listed as missing once more by her father.
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